Taunton Racecourse
West Country jumping at the foot of the Quantocks
Taunton Racecourse is a right-handed National Hunt venue on the outskirts of Somerset's county town, near the Quantock Hills. The generally flat track provides a fair test of jumping ability, and the course regularly hosts promising novices from the powerful West Country yards.
Taunton Guides & Articles
Everything you need to know about Taunton Racecourse — from complete guides to betting tips and race day planning.
Rooster Booster at Taunton: The Complete Story
Rooster Booster won his first race at Taunton in January 2000 and went on to become the 2003 Champion Hurdler — a West Country story with a Cheltenham ending.
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Silver Trophy Day at Taunton: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Silver Trophy Day at Taunton — the Somerset National, the Silver Trophy hurdle, south-west trainer dominance, and how to back the right horses on jump racing's great local occasion.
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Betting at Taunton Racecourse
How to bet smarter at Taunton — track characteristics, going, key trainers and jockeys, and strategies for West Country jumping at the foot of the Quantocks.
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Taunton Racecourse: Complete Guide
Taunton Racecourse — West Country jumping at the foot of the Quantocks, the Donn McClean Gold Cup, and novice chasers from local yards.
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A Day Out at Taunton Racecourse
A day at Taunton — getting there, what to wear, enclosures, food and drink, and insider tips for West Country jumping at the foot of the Quantocks.
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Taunton Festival: Complete Guide
Taunton Festival — the highlight of the season at Taunton Racecourse, with the Donn McClean Gold Cup and the best West Country jumping.
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The History of Taunton Racecourse
Nearly 100 years of racing at Taunton — from 1927 to West Country jumping at the foot of the Quantocks.
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Taunton Novice Chases & Donn McClean Gold Cup
Your complete guide to novice chases at Taunton and the Donn McClean Gold Cup — the signature chase at West Country jumping's key venue.
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